This Oscar-nominated short explores the genesis of cancerous cells and the mid-20th century state of research into the fight against cancer. The film questions the differences between normal cell growth in the human body and the subversive growth of cancerous cells. Cures have been found for a succession of once invincible diseases, but cancer still presented an enigma at the time of the making of this film—and continues to do so today. The collaboration of a global network of scientists is portrayed in the film, as they painstakingly following every clue that may lead to an eventual solution.
Released in 1950, The Fight: Science Against Cancer is a documentary film from ONF | NFB (Canada). It was directed by Morten Parker and written by Maurice Constant. With a runtime of 21m, the film averages 6.3/10 across 6 TMDB ratings.
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